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I offer a variety of musical services to support your vision for your wedding’s tone and aesthetic. I have performed hundreds of weddings across the country and have worked closely with countless couples and top wedding planners to deliver music, energy, and polish to every single wedding I play. Whether it’s an acoustic rendition of your favorite song to accompany your walk down the isle, a nostalgic tune for a father-daughter dance, or energetic covers to get your family and friends on the dance floor, it is always such a deep honor to bring my musical voice to your special day. I perform a diverse range of genres, from folk, smooth R&B, and rock music, to the latest top-40 hits. If there is a special-to-you song that is not featured on my song list, I would love to learn it!

Wedding planning can be stressful. Every wedding is a complicated production of moving parts, people working together to fulfill their various interdependent roles, and tiny details matter. I make sure that the couples I perform weddings for receive beautiful, tone-setting music delivered with professional polish and absolute reliability.

As either a solo performer or with my amazing band, I am available for:

  • Ceremonies

  • Cocktail Hours

  • Receptions

  • Rehearsal Dinners

  • Wedding-Related Showers & Parties

If you would like to discuss hiring me to perform for your wedding celebrations, send me a message through my booking page.

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$500

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$500

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Music During Breaks
Sound/PA System

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Acapella
Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Drums
Guitar
Piano
Saxophone

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System
Vocals
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Reviews of Obadiah Parker

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Lauren
Lauren Sent on 01/21/2024
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A consummate professional

So glad we selected Obadiah Parker/Mat for our wedding day. Throughout the process he was incredibly responsive and knowledgeable and the live music her provided was exceptional. We mistyped our venue address in error and so appreciate how calmly and professionally that was resolved. He has a beautiful singing voice and makes any song his own; matched the vibe perfectly and expertly curated. Highly recommend!
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Alexandra D. Sent on 05/18/2022
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Obadiah Parker was amazing

Obadiah Parker was amazing and so happy he got to be part of our ceremony. He drove up to sedona with another great musician and very accommodating to our changing schedule. Would recommend 10/10!
Nancy
Nancy S. Sent on 10/27/2019
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Best Live Music Band

My husband and I knew we wanted live music for our wedding, but also knew we wanted to steer clear of the typical "wedding band". As most brides, I had a specific wedding vision that dictated my choice of venue, flowers, photographer and decor, and an outdated rendition of "Footloose" blasting in the background just wasn't going to cut it.

We came across Obadiah Parker on a wedding blog and immediately knew he was exactly what we wanted after listening to some of his covers on his website. He is a talented vocalist and musician, and puts a unique and fresh spin on cover songs that leaves you wanting more.

Before our wedding, we went and saw him play live at The Sanctuary and Kazimierz and knew we had made the right decision.

Obadiah Parker performed solo for our outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour--including a special song he learned just for us. Hearing him play while I walked down the aisle with my father is something I will never forget. He then performed as a band with three other talented musicians during dinner followed by dancing for our reception.

Our guests were blown away by the music, and my husband and I felt lucky to be able to enjoy them once again on our special night.

Obadiah Parker was incredibly wonderful to work with and assisted us every step of the way, from music selection and playlists (we had the flexibility of including our own song choices during the band's breaks) to emceeing our event and equipment rentals (for officiant and toasts).

We would highly recommend Obadiah Parker for any event--my husband and I look forward to seeing him play live again soon.

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